Gathering gifts for a visit from Santa’s motorcade to Sunrise of Arlington are Amanda Sylvester Williams, Lisa Johns, Bora Bisimwa and Lauren Webster. The toy drive motorcade will arrive Dec. 7 between 9-10 a.m. and will benefit Easter Seals children. Photo by Janet Barnett/The Connection
Holiday elves are hard at work at Sunrise of Arlington as part of its annual toy drive in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35.
Sunrise staff and residents are collecting toys for children of all ages in preparation for a visit from Santa and his motorcade on Dec. 7. The visit with Santa will include hot chocolate, cookies and a sing-a-long of holiday favorites.
Wrapped toys should be labeled for a boy or girl and include the appropriate age range. Santa’s motorcade will pick up the toy donations for delivery to children at Easter Seals.
Toys can be donated during the visit from Santa on Dec. 7 from 9-10 a.m. at Sunrise of Arlington, 2000 N. Glebe Road. For more information, call Sunrise of Arlington at 703-524-5300.